Welcome to the MARC Newsletter a publication of the Michigan Area Repeater Council. This news letter is published quarterly in conjunction with the quarterly business meetings. If you prefer a columnized version of this newsletter click here for the columnized version.

President’s Update:

Coordination activity continues to remain heavy on 70 CM. New coordinations are slowly moving forward as the earliest applications are completed and the newer ones can then be started. Occasionally, an application is far enough to the north, allowing me to do more than one clearance request at a time. Also, existing coordinations that change location, but remain in their coverage area can be worked on right away, as well as applications to increase ERP or antenna height above ground.

I have seven active applications now, two of which are in the clearance process. When it slows down and I catch up, I can often work on two at a time if they are on opposite sides of the state. So remain patient. Also, it would be a good idea to check with the Trustees of inactive repeaters in your area. It would be great to get more active hams on those mostly unused coordinated repeater pairs by transferring the coordination to a new sponsor.

73, Phil W8IC

Electronic Meeting Information:

The March 2, meeting is an Electronic Meeting at 1:00pm!

PHONE BRIDGE ONLY:

Use this ONLY if you are only using the phone.
Dial In Number:    641-715-0663
Access Code:      384775#
   1. Dial into bridge using Dial In Number
   2. Enter Event ID
   3. If the meeting organizer is already present,
        you'll be connected. If not, you'll be
        placed on hold until the organizer appears.

WEBMEETING & Phone Bridge:

Using your web browser

   1. Activate your Web Browser
   2. Go To https://join.freeconferencecall.com/marc-meeting
   3. Enter your name and email address
   4. Click the phone icon, you will have a choice to
        select using a telephone or your computer for
        audio if you have speakers and mic.
   5. If you select computer you should connect.
   6. If selecting telephone you will be presented with a number
        to dial and an access code.
   7. When prompted enter the access code followed by the # symbol.
   8. Once the audio connects you will need to press # once again
        and enter the synch code followed by the # symbol.
   9. You should now be connected.
       

Participation in the webmeeting is only needed for things like slideshow presentations, or use of a whiteboard where someone may need to do an illistration. It also allows us the opportunity to display the actual text of a motion for everyone to read. If you are unable to participate in the webmeeting you may still join in on the phone bridge from wherever you are.

MARC Meeting Minutes

Date: December 1, 2018
This meeting was an electronic meeting.

Officers:

President: Phil Manor, W8IC
Vice President: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Secretary: Ann Manor, KT8F
Treasurer: Dave Johnson, WD8DJB
*Director: Jim Kvochick, K8JK
*Director: Jeff Oberg, KB8SXK
Coordinator: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Coordinator: Phil Manor, W8IC
Coordinator: Jeff Oberg, KB8SXK
Coordinator: Bob Walchli, N8ZCC
Database Manager: Dave Johnson, WD8DJB
Newsletter Editor: Dan Thompson, N8WKM

*Indicates Absent:
Visitors: None


Note: call signs of board members are not repeated in the minutes as they are listed above.

Meeting called to order by Phil at: 1:08 PM.

Secretary: Ann read the minutes from the September MARC meeting.
Parts of it were missing from the printed version in the newsletter due to an email issue. Ann will resend the September minutes for publication in that issue. Ann will resend the September minutes for publication in that issue.
Motion to approve the minutes from the September meeting, as read by Ann, was made by Dan, seconded by Dave, vote taken, minutes approved as read.
Treasurer's report provided by Dave.
Motion to approve the report was made by Ann, seconded by Bob, vote taken, report approved.

Old Business:

Phil requested a motion to vote on the amendment to the bylaws as printed in the September 8, 2018 newsletter. Resolution #21: Modify MARC Standards F2 and MARC Procedures III B as follows: Replace the word “certified” with “tracked” mail and remove any mention of “return receipt requested” in the MARC Bylaws and Procedures. Replace with “Adding tracking to a letter informs MARC when the letter was delivered to address of record.”
Motion made by Dave, supported by Ann. Vote taken, motion passed.

New Business:

Bob asked if the notices of delinquent coordination that are sent to trustees can now be sent using tracking mail. Was informed, it is acceptable to use as of today.

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Dave, seconded by Bob, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 1:47 PM.

Note: The next meeting will be conducted electronically on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 1:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Manor, KT8F, Recording Secretary

Treasurer's Report
For the Period: 11/30/18 - 02/28/19

MARC Funds balance on 11/30/2018 was $ 3,747.02

Income for Dec, Jan and Feb was $ 102.26 from dues and interest.
Expenses for Dec, Jan and Feb were $ 38.71 for postage and PayPal fees.

MARC Funds balance on 02/28/2019 was $ 3,810.57

Respectfully Submitted,
Dave Johnson, WD8DJB
MARC Treasurer

Supporting Detail

MARC Funds as of 11/30/2018